GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION TECHNICAL CENTER, OPPOSITE SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT SECTION 7- FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS TRAINING AND LICENSING SERIES B PART XIV 8 th July, 2005 EFFECTIVE : 1 st AUGUST 2005 Subject: Recurrent Training requirements for helicopter pilots 1. INTRODUCTION Recurrent Training of the pilots at periodical interval is considered imperative and necessary to ensure standards. Operators are to ensure that pilot proficiency on the type of helicopter and the roles in which a pilot is employed is checked and monitored periodically to upgrade skills and knowledge of a pilot so as to ens ure that each pilot acquires and maintains the competency to perform his functions efficiently and safely. This CAR lays down the requirements for recurrent training to be imparted to the helicopter pilots. 2. The recurrent training shall be as follows: a) Competency Checks consisting of Proficiency Check, Route/ Line/ LOFT Check, IR Test/renewal check and Night Currency Check. b) Recurrent checks consisting of Ground training, Simulator Training, Emergency and Survival Training, CRM training and Dangerous Goods Training 2.1 Competency Checks a) Proficiency Checks. All pilots engaged in commercial operations carrying passengers shall undergo proficiency checks covering aspects as applicable for type of helicopter and operator s role. The proficiency check will be carried out by DGCA approved examiner twice in a year with not less than four months and not more than eight months between any two checks. 1
The proficiency check will not be carried out on revenue flights. Guidelines to examiner and the check performa are attached at Appendix A and B. b) Route/Line/LOFT Check. These checks will be carried out once a year to cover exercises as applicable to the type of helicopter(s). A separate check is required for each type of helicopter operation by day and night, as applicable. Wherever possible it should be carried out in the course of a normal commercial operation and should be used to assess the pilot s management of the operation. A route check twice in 12 months is mandatory for all pilots holding ALTP (H). Instructions for the examiner and route check Performa for pilots engaged in offshore flying are attached at Appendix C and D respectively. The instructions for the examiner and route check Performa for pilots engaged in hill flying are attached at Appendix E and F respectively. The performae may be suitably customised by each operator as applicable to the role and type of helicopters operated. c) Instrument rating renewal check. The annual Instrument Rating renewal checks will not be carried out on revenue flights. Alternatively, the IR test may be carried out on a specific to type full flight Simulator, duly approved by the DGCA. The guidelines to examiner and the check format are attached at Appendix G & H. Adverse comments, if any, shall be recorded in the prescribed Performa. d) Night currency check: Pilots engaged in regular night operations shall carry out at least 5 take offs and landings and one route-flying sortie by night, in the preceding 6 months. 2.2 Recurrent Checks: a) Ground training. Ground refresher training shall be carried out once in a year in a DGCA approved Training Establishment. b) Simulator Training. At least 5 hours of instrument flying training shall be carried out by a pilot, holding instrument rating on a specific to type flight simulator within two years. In case a specific type simulator is not available instrument flying training may be carried out on type of helicopter on which the pilot holds a current instrument rating. c) Emergency and Survival Training. A pilot shall successfully complete emergency and survival training and an Emergency and Survival Check (ESC) covering aspects as applicable for the type of helicopter and operator s role, once in the preceding 1 year. In addition to annual ESC a pilot engaged in offshore operations shall undergo ESC including Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) training once in three years in a DGCA approved training establishment. d) CRM Training. A pilot shall undergo CRM training once in a year 2
e) Dangerous Goods Training: A pilot shall undergo Dangerous Goods Awareness training bi-annually. 3. Responsibility of Monitoring. The operator shall be responsible for training of the pilots of his company. 3.1 Records of all training, checks and test carried out by each pilot shall be maintained, updated and retained for a period of at least 3 years. 3.2 Summary of recurrent training checks is given below: a) Competency checks Check Frequency No. of Flying Remarks (in one year) Sorties Hours Proficiency Twice 2 01.30 Non revenue flight Route/line Once 1 as required Revenue flight. 2 sorties for ATPL(H) I R renewal Once 1 01.00 Non revenue flight test Night currency Twice 2 01.00 Non revenue flight b) Recurrent checks Type of Training Frequency Remarks Ground 2 days per year -- Simulator 5 Hrs. in 2 years For IR ESC Once a year HUET Once in three years For offshore ops. CRM Once a year -- Dangerous Goods Once in 2 years -- Sd/- (S.S. NAT) Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation For Director General of Civil Aviation 3
APPENDIX A GROUND CHECKS HELICOPTER PILOT PROFICIENCY CHECK (Instructions For Instructor/ Examiner) 1. Status of initial or recurrent ground training Has the pilot attended all required recurrent training? a) Ground Training according to approved syllabi. b) Flight/Simulator Training according to approved syllabi c) Check the pilot's knowledge of: i) ATC procedures in controlled airspace ii) R/T Procedures iii) Use of navigation aids 2. Performance and limitations The pilot must explain his knowledge of: a) Performance Classes 1, 2 and 3. b) Performance limitations of type of helicopter being used. 3. Mass & Balance The pilot must explain how Mass & Balance calculations are performed in compliance with C of G (center of gravity) limitations specified in the Flight Manual. 4. Emergency procedures The pilot's knowledge of emergency procedures specified in the Flight manual. 5. Aerodrome circuit procedures The pilot's knowledge of the circuit procedure at the aerodrome being used. 4
PRE-FLIGHT 1. Flight planning Pilots ability to perform all necessary flight planning especially for an IFR flight. 2. Pre-flight inspection Check of documentation and acceptance of helicopter Important items to look for during external check 3. Use of checklist The pilot must explain how the checklist is used. 4. Engine starting procedure Ask the pilot for his reaction to a hot start. Check that a fireguard is posted. Check that the pilot ensures a clear area before start-up. 5. Cockpit check after starting Check that the pilot ensures all checks performed and all doors closed. 6. Departure briefing A normal departure briefing for procedures to use during an IFR departure. 7. Navigation system set-up 8. Taxi Check pilot's ability to perform correct set-up of all navigation aids. Check the pilot is confirming a clear area before taxiing. If taxiing on wheels check that braking action is assured. If hover taxiing check hover taxi height. 9. HOVER Check pilot's ability to maintain hover height and controllability of the helicopter during all hover maneuvers. 5
DEPARTURE CLIMB 1. Normal take-off Check that the take-off is performed using a procedure that will ensure a safe forced landing in case of an engine failure. 4. Max. power take-off Ensure that the take-off is performed without over torque of the gearbox. 3. Min. power take-off a) For helicopters with a wheel undercarriage: Perform a hover IGE. Subtract an acceptable amount (5-10%) from power required. Land back and request the pilot to perform a running take-off with the reduced power setting. Perform a circuit and perform a running landing with the same limited power available. b) For helicopters with skid undercarriage: Perform a high hover (10-12 ft). Perform a take-off with power limited to required for high hover. 1. Climb speed or best angle of climb If a single engine helicopter is used, check pilot's selection of speed to ensure a safe forced landing in case of an engine failure. If a twin engine helicopter is used, check pilots knowledge of VTOSS and Vy 2. Power adjustment during climb Check that adjustment and after take-off checklist is performed at correct time. 3. Instrument departure procedures Check that correct procedure is followed 6
TRAFFIC PATTERN APPROACH 1. Joining traffic pattern Ensure the traffic pattern is joined correctly 2. Maintaining circuit altitude and speed Self explanatory. GENERAL FLYING 1. Level flights with different speeds maintaining heading and altitude 2. Coordinated S turns. A maneuver where the pilot can demonstrate his ability to fly the helicopter in a controlled way. 3. 360 turns (gentle and steep). Checking the pilot's ability to change power setting to maintain speed. Rate 1 turns on instruments (1 min. for 180 degrees). 4. Holding pattern Joining the pattern. Adjusting to estimated approach time. 5. Preparation for instrument approach Approach briefing navigation aids set-up Checklist 6. Quick stops from cruising speed to hover Preferred to be performed over a runway at 50 ft. Approach the runway at cruising speed, reduce power to minimum without increase of rotor RPM, maintain altitude, recover into a hover at 50 ft above the runway. 1. Normal Check that the approach is performed to establish a final approach from a point at a certain height with a certain speed (300 ft 60 kts) and that a reduction in speed is combined with reduction in height. 7
2. Steep Check that the approach is performed with a speed ensuring avoidance of power settling. 3. Shallow An approach with reduced available power (could be a landing at high altitude). IN FLIGHT EMERGENCIES Important: Unless the emergencies are performed in a simulator, the different emergencies must be simulated and performed in a manner not influencing the safety of the flight. 1. Engine fire Check the pilot's ability to cope with the emergency without initial use of the checklist, and make sure the checklist is used thereafter. 2. Electrical fire Check the pilot's ability to cope with the fire (knowledge of location of circuit breakers fire extinguisher getting rid of smoke etc.) 3. Engine failure a) In a S/E helicopter - Check the pilot's ability to enter autorotation and selection of landing area. Power Recovery at a safe altitude must be performed b) In a T/E helicopter Check the pilot's reaction to and handling of an engine failure (reduction of power setting evaluation of engine conditions selection of action to take use of checklist decision on restarting the engine etc.). Consider performing simulated engine failures before and after CDP and LDP and evaluate pilot's reaction. The risk of a twin engine failure is very low. If a simulated twin engine failure is performed, it must be followed by an autorotation with power recovery at a safe altitude. 4. Hydraulic failure Shut off of a hydraulic system is only permitted in helicopters approved for being controlled without the hydraulic system. The system must be restored immediately in case of control problems. 8
5. Tail rotor failure Tail rotor failures should only be performed in a simulator. However a running landing at required speed according to the Flight Manual in event of a tail rotor failure, may be performed in a helicopter with wheel undercarriage. 6. Autorotation and recovery All practice autorotations must be performed with a power recovery at a safe altitude. 7. utopilot failure Evaluate the pilot's ability to observe the failure, take corrective action and perform flying without the autopilot. GENERAL FLIGHT ABILITY 1. Radio communication procedures Check the pilot's ability to perform communication with ATC/ATS proper way. in a 2. Co-ordination Check the pilot's ability to co-ordinate with other involved personnel throughout the flight. Especially co-ordination between pilots when a two pilot operation is being evaluated. 5. CRM & Situation awareness Evaluate the pilot's ability to evaluate the situation and take necessary actions. RESULT OF CHECK If check is performed to examiners satisfaction the check is passed. If not the reason for failure of items must be noted in the Remarks/Comments column with action required. REMARKS/COMMENTS The examiner may enter remarks in this column such as Very well performed or passed but proposed more training. 9
TEST PROFORMA - PILOT PROFICIENCY CHECK APPENDIX B Company Date of check Name of Pilot Block time (D/N) License No. Location Date of last check Type of Helicopter Examiner Registration A. Ground Checks 1. Status on recurrent training 2. Performance and limitations 3. Mass & Balance 4. Emergency procedures 5. Aerodrome circuit procedures Pilot proficiency B. Preflight 1. Flight planning 2. Pre-flight inspection 3. Use of checklist 4. Engine starting procedures 5. Cockpit check after starting 6. Departure briefing 7. Navigation systems set-up 8. Taxi C. Hover 1. 3-5 ft hover over spot. 360 turns (L & R) 3-5 ft hover forward backward sideways D. Departure 1. Normal take-off 2. Max. power take-off 3. Min. power take-off 4. Instrument take-off E. Climb 1. Best climb speed or best angle of climb 2. Power adjustment during climb 10
3. Instrument departure procedure Pilot proficiency F. Traffic pattern 1. Joining traffic pattern 2. Maintaining circuit altitude and speed G. Air work 1. Level flights with diff. speeds (hdg. alt.) 2. Coordinated S turns 3. 360 turns (Rate 1 & 30 degrees bank) 4. Holding pattern 5. Preparation for Instrument approach 6. Quick stops from cruising speed to hover H. Approach 1. Normal 2. Steep 3. Shallow 4. Instrument (ILS VO - NDB Loc. GPS) I. In flight emergencies 1. Engine fire 2. Electrical fire 3. Engine failure 4. Hydraulic failure 5. Tail rotor failure 6. Autorotation and recovery 7. Autopilot failure J. General flight ability 1. Radio Communication procedures 2. Co-ordination 3 CRM & Situation awareness S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory N = Not observed N/A =Not applicable Result of check Passed Failed Remarks/Comments Pilots sign. Examiner s sign 11
APPENDIX C GROUND CHECKS 1. Status of recurrent ground training OFFSHORE FLYING - ROUTE-CHECK (Instructions For Instructor/Examiner) Has the pilot attended all required recurrent training? a. Ground Training according to approved syllabi. b. Flight/Simulator Training according to approved syllabi c. Check the pilots knowledge of: i) ATC procedures in controlled airspace ii) R/T Procedures iii) Use of navigation aids 2. Performance and limitations The pilot must explain his knowledge of: a. Performance Classes 1, 2 and 3. b. Performance limitations of type of helicopter being used. c. Weather limitations, altitude limitations and special limitations on route to be flown. 3. Mass & Balance The pilot must explain how Mass & Balance calculations are performed in compliance with C of G (center of gravity) limitations specified in the light Manual. 4. Emergency procedures PRE-FLIGHT The pilots knowledge of emergency procedures specified in the Flight manual. 1. Flight planning Pilots ability to perform all necessary flight planning for an offshore flight. 12
2. Pre-flight inspection Check of documentation and acceptance of helicopter Important items to look for during external check 3. Passenger briefing Pilots assurance about passengers having seen and understood the video briefing. 4. Use of checklist Since offshore operations are performed as two pilot operations, the use of checklists must be performed as challenge and response. 5. Engine starting procedure Ask the pilot for his reaction to a hot start. Check that a fireguard is posted. Check that the pilot ensures a clear area before start-up. 6. Cockpit check after starting Check that the pilots ensure that all checks are performed and all doors are closed. 7. Departure briefing A normal departure briefing for procedures to use during an IFR departure. 8. Navigation system set-up 9. Taxi EN-ROUTE Check the pilots ability to perform correct set-up of all navigation aids. Check the pilot is confirming a clear area before taxiing. If taxiing on wheels check that braking action is assured. If hover taxiing check hover taxi height. 1. Navigation use of navigation systems Check the pilots ability to use navigation systems to stay on track and planning of descent for approach. 13
2. Altitude selection Is the best altitude selected taking into consideration weather and w/v? 3. Fuel management Are fuel checks performed at appropriate intervals and is assurance of fuel requirements performed? 4. Is position reporting performed as required. APPROACH & LANDING 1. Pre landing checks Ensure crew completes checklist 2. Approach selection Ensure selected approach is correct and that the approach landing is performed by the pilot who has the best view of the helideck. 3. Deck clearance Ensure a deck clearance from the HLO is received. 4. Final approach a) Ensure that the crew conforms to the correct procedures. b) Approach is to the correct helideck c) FP calls out LDP d) Approach to correct position for hover 5. Landing Check that landing is performed at correct position on the helideck. TURNAROUND 1. Passenger handling a) Check that correct procedure is used for allowing the HLO to approach the helicopter. b) Check that passengers are guided to and from the helicopter in a safe way. c) Check that a seat belt fastened check of all passengers is performed. 14
2. Baggage and freight handling. Ensure that all baggage and freight handling is performed in a safe way without anybody getting close to the tail rotor area. If freight is placed in the cabin, make sure it is strapped and secured. 3. Refueling procedure TAKE-OFF Check that correct procedure is used including fuel sample testing, grounding of helicopter before commencing refueling, posting of fireguards and supervision by one of the pilots. 1. Pre take -off checks Ensure checklist has been completed and clear signal from HLO has been received. 2. Take-off procedure Ensure that correct take-off procedure is used including positioning over helideck, power application, CDP call-out, rotation, DP for continued flight in case of engine failure and after take-off checklist. GENERAL FLIGHT ABILITY 1. Radio communication procedures Check the pilots ability to perform communication with ATC/ATS in a proper way. 2. Co-ordination Check the pilots ability to co-ordinate with other involved personnel throughout the flight. Especially co-ordination between pilots when a two pilot operation is being evaluated. 3. CRM & Situation awareness Evaluate the pilots ability to evaluate the situation and take nec essary actions. RESULT OF CHECK If check is performed to examiners satisfaction the check is passed. If not the reason for failure of items must be noted in the Remarks/Comments column with action required. 15
REMARKS/COMMENTS The examiner may enter remarks in this column such as Very well performed or passed but proposed more training. 16
APPENDIX D TEST PROFORMA - OFFSHORE FLYING ROUTE-CHECK Company Date of check Name of Pilot Block time (D/N) License No. Location Date of last check Type of Helicopter Examiner Registration A. Ground Checks 1. Status on recurrent training 2. Performance and limitations 3. Mass & Balance 4. Emergency procedures Pilot proficiency B. Preflight 1. Flight planning 2. Pre-flight inspection 3. Passenger briefing 3. Use of checklist 4. Engine starting procedures 5. Cockpit check after starting 6. Departure briefing 7. Navigation systems set-up 8. Taxi C. En-route 1. Navigation use of navigation systems 2. Altitude selection 3. Fuel management 4. Position reporting D. Approach & Landing 1. Pre landing checks 2. Approach selection FP and NFP 3. Deck clearance 17
4. Final Approach 5. Landing Pilot proficiency E. Turnaround 1. Passenger handling 2. Baggage and freight handling 3. Refueling procedure 4. Payload calculation 5. Coordination with HLO F. Take off 1. Pre take-off checks 2. Take off procedure G. General flight ability 1. Radio Communication procedures 2. Co-ordination 3 CRM & Situation awareness S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory N = Not observed N/A = Not applicable Result of check Passed Failed Remarks/Comments Pilots sign. Examiners sign 18
GROUND CHECKS HILL/MOUNTAIN FLYING ROUTE-CHECK (Instructions For Instructor/Examiner) 1 Status of initial or recurrent ground training Has the pilot attended all required recurrent training? a) Ground Training according to approved syllabi. b) Flight/Simulator Training according to approved syllabi c) Check the pilots knowledge of: i) ATC procedures in controlled airspace ii) R/T Procedures iii) Use of navigation aids 2. Performance and limitations The pilot must explain his knowledge of: a. Performance Classes 1, 2 and 3. b. Performance limitations of type of helicopter being used. 3. Mass & Balance APPENDIX E The pilot must explain how Mass & Balance calculations are performed in compliance with C of G (center of gravity) limitations specified in the Flight Manual. 4. Emergency procedures The pilots knowledge of emergency procedures specified in the Flight manual. FLIGHT PREPARATION 1. Weather situation. The pilot must demonstrate his knowledge of assessing weather situation by studying weather charts and forecasts. He must also explain what the weather minima are for normal and special VFR operations. 19
2. Flight planning Pilots ability to perform all necessary flight planning including fuel calculation, performance calculation and payload calculation. 3. Pre-flight inspection Check of documentation and acceptance of helicopter. Important items to look for during external check 4. Use of checklist The pilot must explain how the checklist is used. 5. Engine starting procedure Ask the pilot for his reaction to a hot start. Check that a fireguard is posted. Check that the pilot ensures a clear area before start-up. 6. Cockpit check after starting Check that the pilot ensures all checks performed and all doors closed. 7. Departure briefing A normal departure briefing for procedures to be used. 8. Navigation system set-up 9. Taxi EN-ROUTE Check pilot s ability to perform correct set-up of all navigation aids. Check the pilot is confirming a clear area before taxiing. If taxiing on wheels check that braking action is assured. If hover taxiing check hover taxi height. 1. Navigation Check pilots ability to perform navigation using maps and GPS Route selection Check pilot s ability to select best route in the present weather situation. 20
APPROACH, LANDING, DEPARTURE 1. Reconnaissance Check pilots ability to observe wind direction and speed and that his approach briefing includes observations accordingly. 2. Approach type (normal shallow steep) Check the pilots ability to select best approach type for the landing site. GENERAL FLIGHT ABILITY 1. Radio communication procedures Check the pilots ability to perform communication with ATC/ATS in proper way. 2. Co-ordination Check the pilots ability to co-ordinate with other involved personnel throughout the flight. Especially co-ordination between pilots when a two pilot operation is being evaluated. CRM & Situation Awareness Evaluate the pilots ability to evaluate the situation and take necessary actions. RESULT OF CHECK If check is performed to examiners satisfaction the check is passed. If not the reason for failure of items must be noted in the Remarks/Comments column with action required. REMARKS/COMMENTS The examiner may enter remarks in this column such as Very well performed or passed but proposed more training. 21
HILL/MOUNTAIN FLYING ROUTE-CHECK APPENDIX F Company Date of check Name of Pilot Block time (D/N) License No. Location Date of last check Type of Helicopter Examiner Registration A. Ground Checks 1. Status on recurrent training 2. Performance and limitations 3. Mass & Balance 4. Emergency procedures Pilot proficiency B. Flight Preparation 1. Weather situation a. Weather charts b. Forecasts c. Winds and temperatures d. Freezing level/altitude 2. Flight planning a. Fuel calculation b. Performance calculation c. Payload calculation 3. Pre-flight inspection 4. Use of checklist 5. Engine starting procedures 6. Cockpit check after starting 7. Departure briefing 8. Navigation systems set-up 9. Taxi C. En-route 1. Navigation 2. Route selection D. Approach, Landing, Departure 22
1. Reconnaissance a. Wind direction and velocity b. Approach briefing 2. Approach type (normal shallow steep) 3. Landing 4. Departure Pilot proficiency E. General flight ability 1. Radio Communication procedures 2. Co-ordination 3 CRM & Situation awareness S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory N = Not observed N/A = Not applicable Result of check Passed Failed Remarks/Comments Pilot s sign. Examiner sign. 23
GROUND CHECKS HELICOPTER PILOT - IR TEST (Instructions For Instructor/ Examiner) 1. Status of initial or recurrent ground training Has the pilot attended all required recurrent training? a) Ground Training according to approved syllabi. b) Flight/Simulator Training according to approved syllabi c) Check the pilot's knowledge of: i) ATC procedures in controlled airspace ii) R/T Procedures iii) Use of navigation aids APPENDIX G 2. Performance and limitations The pilot must explain his knowledge of Performance limitations of type helicopter being used. of 3. Mass & Balance The pilot must explain how Mass & Balance calculations are performed in compliance with C of G (center of gravity) limitations specified in the Flight Manual. 4. Emergency procedures The pilot's knowledge of emergency procedures specified in the Flight manual. 5. Aerodrome circuit procedures PRE-FLIGHT The pilot's knowledge of the circuit procedure at the aerodrome being used. 1. Flight planning Pilot s ability to perform all necessary flight planning especially for an IFR flight. 2. Pre-flight inspection Check of documentation and acceptance of helicopter important items to look for during external check 3. Use of checklist The pilot must explain how the checklist is used. 24
4. Engine starting procedure Ask the pilot for his reaction to a hot start. Check that a fireguard is posted. Check that the pilot ensures a clear area before start-up. 5. Cockpit check after starting Check that the pilot ensures all checks performed and all doors closed. 6 Departure briefing A normal departure briefing for procedures to use during an IFR departure. 7. Navigation system set-up Check pilot's ability to perform correct set-up of all navigation aids. 8. Taxi Check the pilot is confirming a clear area before taxiing. If taxiing on wheels check that braking action is assured. If hover taxiing check hover taxi height. DEPARTURE Instrument take-off. Establish helicopter in a hover and let the pilot perform a take off with reference only to instruments. Check that climb is maintained and at the same time the speed is increasing to climb speed. D. CLIMB Instrument departure procedure Check that correct procedure is followed (SID) E. TRAFFIC PATTERN 1. Joining traffic pattern Ensure the traffic pattern is joined correctly 2. Maintaining circuit altitude and speed Self explanatory. F GENERAL FLYING 1. Level flights with different speeds maintaining heading and altitude Self explanatory. 2. Coordinated S turns. A maneuver where the pilot can demonstrate his ability to fly the helicopter in a controlled way. 25
3. 360 turns (gentle and steep). Checking the pilot's ability to change power setting to maintain speed. Rate 1 turns on instruments (1 min. for 180 degrees). 4. Holding pattern Joining the pattern. Adjusting to estimated approach time. 5. Preparation for instrument approach Approach briefing navigation aids set-up Checklist. G. APPROACH Instrument (ILS VOR NDB Loc. GPS) Approach procedure Stabilised approach in time diversions from track, speed, altitude etc. H. IN FLIGHT EMERGENCIES Important: Unless the emergencies are performed in a simulator, the different emergencies must be simulated and performed in a manner not influencing the safety of the flight. 1. Engine fire Check the pilot's ability to cope with the emergency without initial use of the checklist, and make sure the checklist is used thereafter. 2. Electrical fire Check the pilot's ability to cope with the fire (knowledge of location of breakers fire extinguisher getting rid of smoke etc.) circuit 3. Engine failure In a T/E helicopter Check the pilot's reaction to and handling of an engine failure (reduction of power setting evaluation of engine conditions selection of action to take use of checklist decision on restarting the engine etc.). 4. Hydraulic failure Shut off of a hydraulic system is only permitted in helicopters approved for being controlled without the hydraulic system. The system must be restored immediately in case of control problems. 5. Tail rotor failure Tail rotor failures should only be performed in a simulator. 6. Autorotation and recovery All practice auto rotations must be performed with a power recovery at a safe altitude. 26
7. Autopilot failure Evaluate the pilot's ability to observe the failure, take corrective action and perform flying without the autopilot. GENERAL FLIGHT ABILITY 1. Radio communication procedures Check the pilot's ability to perform communication with ATC/ATS in a proper way. 2. Co-ordination Check the pilot's ability to co-ordinate with other involved personnel throughout the flight. Especially co-ordination between pilots when a two pilot operation is being evaluated. 3. CRM & Situation awareness Evaluate the pilot's ability to evaluate the situation and take necessary actions. RESULT OF CHECK If check is performed to examiners satisfaction the check is passed. If not the reason for failure of items must be noted in the Remarks/Comments column with action required. REMARKS/COMMENTS The examiner may enter remarks in this column such as Very well performed or passed but proposed more training. 27
TEST PROFORMA - IR APPENDIX H Company Name of Pilot : : Date of check : Block time (D/N) : License No. : Location : Date of last Check : Type of Helicopter : Examiner : Registration: A. Ground Checks 1. Status on recurrent training 2. Performance and limitations 3. Mass & Balance 4. Emergency procedures 5. Aerodrome circuit procedures Instrument Rating B. Preflight 1. Flight planning 2. Pre-flight inspection 3. Use of checklist 4. Engine starting procedures 5. Cockpit check after starting 6. Departure briefing 7. Navigation systems set-up 8. Taxi C. Departure Instrument take-off D. Climb Instrument departure procedure E. Traffic pattern 1. Joining traffic pattern 2. Maintaining circuit altitude and speed 28
F. Air work 1. Level flights with diff. speeds (hdg. alt.) 2. Coordinated S turns 3. 360 turns (Rate 1 & 30 degrees bank) 4. Holding pattern 5. Preparation for Instrument approach Instrument Rating G. Approach Instrument (ILS VOR-NDB Loc GPS) H. In flight emergencies 1. Engine fire 2. Electrical fire 3. Engine failure 4. Hydraulic failure 5. Tail rotor failure 6. Autorotation and recovery 7. Autopilot failure I. General flight ability 1. Radio Communication procedures 2. Co-ordination 3 CRM & Situation awareness S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory N = Not observed N/A=Not applicable Result of check Passed Failed Remarks/Comments Pilot s sign. Examiner s sign. 29